Project Development & Construction Associate/Senior Associate (4-8 PQE

Overview

Department Purpose

Role Purpose

• The group is currently recruiting for a mid or senior associate with a specific skill base focused on construction and project development to join our market-leading Project Development & Construction team which sits within our global Energy, Natural Resources and Infrastructure practice.
• We are looking for someone with strong experience of EPC/construction contracts, revenue contracts (including from the oil & gas or hydrogen sectors, as well as PPAs), concessions, and other commercial contracts, all within an energy, infrastructure and, preferably, project finance context.
• This experience will have been gained through advising on actual greenfield project development matters, and while our preference is for sponsor side experience, experience advising lenders, offtakers, governments and contractors (in that order) is also helpful.
• Role & responsibilities
• Providing strategic guidance to clients and leading on transactions through strong market awareness and an understanding of market trends and client requirements.
• Drafting, reviewing, amending and negotiating project contracts.
• Managing client expectations, deadlines and project delivery appropriately.
• Collaborating across teams, departments and jurisdictions in a fast paced, intellectually rigorous environment
• Matter (or workstream) management and maximising financial contribution.
• Leadership and supervision of junior team members.
• Recognising and acting upon opportunities for business development together with assistance on, and implementation of, group and firm-wide business development strategies.
• Proactive engagement with clients both on and off deal with a view towards building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Legal and sector knowledge development and sharing (internally and externally).
• Assisting with billing activities and timely invoicing.

Key Requirements

• Qualified lawyer in the 4 - 8 PQE range (with some flexibility above that), currently within a leading international law firm.
• Resilient self-starter with the intellectual curiosity and versatility to continuously acquire, build upon and share knowledge.
• Evidence of a keen interest in project development allied to strong technical knowledge across multiple disciplines.
• Highly motivated team player with excellent organisational skills.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communicator with outstanding interpersonal skills and a good eye for detail.
• Entrepreneurial drive.
• Strong commercial/business acumen.
• Clear understanding of law firm economics and an understanding of the firm's strategic priorities.
• A person of sound judgement and core values, able to establish a high level of credibility.
• A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide.
• Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients.
• We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future.
• We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients.
• Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel.
• We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing.
• What truly defines a career with us?
• We recruit the best and ask for the best of you.
• And together, we will redefine success.